Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 4/4/19


Prebloom is an important time for preventive management of several key insect and mite pests that can cause problems down the road. Among these are San Jose scale, European red mite, and rosy apple aphid. Oil applications at green tip are highly effective at suppressing overwintering scales and and ERM eggs, and can help to suppress populations later in the season. However, additional insecticide use is often necessary for season-long control of scale and sometimes mites. Below is a summary of the insecticide options from tight cluster to pink.

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